We've got three months to go before we vote for a new governor. And subsequent to the big-party primaries in July, most Marylanders are thinking that they face a stark choice limited to Democratic and Republican candidates who represent the very best or the very worst of the two parties, depending on how you look at it. But there ARE other voices out there. In this podcast, Tim sits with two of the more interesting voices out there, 1) Jerome Segal, who is founder of Bread & Roses Socialism, ran for Governor in the Democratic primary, and is now running for President against Joe Biden, and 2) David Lashar, the Libertarian Party candidate for Maryland Governor this fall. It was a good coversation between three people with different political views but a common passion for civil debate on both general philosophy and specific issues.

We've entered election season with just slightly over three months until we vote for a new governor. We're a solid-blue state that does not shy away from electing moderate Republicans. So the two major parties generally suck the air out of the room, leaving little for other candidates. That means that we rarely get to hear new ideas and perspectives. Tim sat down a couple of days before the primaries to chat with two gubanatorial cadidates...Jerome Segal, a Socialist who ran on the Democratic ticket (and is now running for President of the United States) and David Lashar, a Libertarian who ran for Congress during the last election. It was a good conversation between three people with different perspectives on politics who may agree here and there.

This is a Crabcake from The Maryland Crabs! What is a Crabcake? Well, it's a very short snippet of something you need to know. It might be 5 minutes long..or it might be 20....we don't have any kind of plan. In any event, enjoy your Maryland Crabcake! It's not the Christmas season until Paula Poundstone comes to Rams Head on Stage ! This year, she will be in town for two shows on December 18. Tim and Paula are now best friends (probably) since they chat around this time every year. This time, we covered surviving the COVID lockdown, kids and social media, Twitter, cats (which is de rigueur at this point), and the release of her new album, "Paula Goes to College (for one night only)." We also talk more about her hilarious weekly podcast, No One Listens to Paula Poundstone. Links: TicketsPaula's WebsitePaula's FacebookPaula's Twitter

The transition to civilian life is not easy, and it can be daunting when considering a complete career change. Chow is a nonprofit designed to provide services for military veterans through cooking therapy, cookware donations, culinary education, and business advice for anyone from home chefs to aspiring food truck or restaurant owners. In this episode, Tim talks with Jordan Foley, a Naval Academy graduate, still on active duty, who founded Chow and completely eschews sleep.

When you are tired of Zoom podcasts and the weather is beautiful and there is a big picnic table outside--you get together in PERSON and record a beercast! This week, Cassie, Lauren and Bill from Katcef Brothers Inc. are in the flesh and we relish getting socially distant together! What's on tap this month? Football, seltzers and the warning that there will be peppermint and gingerbread flavored ones on the horizon (yuk). Bud Light Platinum now has a seltzer too along with an alcohol free Bud Zero. We also touch base on the Golden Goat Ultimate Bud Light Tailgate Giveaway.  Details are right here and the odds are good! Despite the lack of events, there is a lot going on in the world of beer.  And speaking of events--the Military Bowl tells us that they are planning to move forward so ... stay tuned!

Just because our local Oktoberfests have been cancelled along wth the real Oktoberfest is no reason that we can't start thinking about the delicious fall beers and the team at Katcef Brothers Inc teases us a little bit with a Spaten-Devils Backbone collaboration. We also hit on Cutwater's international tequila award and marvel at how well Bud LIght Seltzer contines to do with the intro of three nw flavors--pineapple, cranberry, and grapefruit.  September 18th is Global Beer Responsibility Day and I am searching Hallmark for a card... but locally, you want to stay tuned to Eye On Annapolis and Katcef Brothers for a fun promotion this fall that could score you a wild tailgate party....when we can do that again! :(  Enjoy and cheers!

Sing Second Sports popped on my radar about 2 months ago and after two episodes I was hooked!  These guys have found a great way to dig deep into Navy Athletics. From football to baseball to basketball to water polo to intramural soccer.  Academy grads, Ward Carroll and Chris Servello are joined by former USNA PAO John Schofield to bring it all to you with a fan's ardor and an insider's connection.  We sit down, and talk about the podcast, the sports (had no idea there were THAT many), their past guests, and future hopefuls. Oh and we crystal ball the Navy Vs Notre Dame game scheduled for Labor Day weekend! LINKS: Sing Second Sports (Facebook)Sing Second Sports (Twitter)Sing Second Sports (Soundcloud) Sing Second Sports (Apple Podcasts) Sing Second Sports (Google Podcasts)Sing Second Sports (Website-COMING SOON)

Travis Pastrana never rests. If he is not racing, jumping, building a stunt, or chasing down his two daughters, you can probably be sure he's working on something new.  And we caught up with him to find out! Enter Circuit 199 in Sudlersville.  It's a state of the art racing facility  to train top drivers and to teach the new batch. It's a Progression Park where FMX, BMX, and skateboarders can hone their skills and take them to the next level. And it's a Pump Track and skills course to promote fitness to youth using the track for bicycles, skateboards, or scooters.   And of course there is plenty of other entertainment planned as well. When Travis brought Nitro Circus here in 2017 it meant the world to him to finally perform at home.  And now he wants to continue giving back to Maryland--his home. Circuit 199 could open as early as next spring, but the target is to be open by 2022. Have a listen and get excited! Links: Circuit 199Circuit 199 (Twitter)Circuit 199 (Instagram)Nitro CircusTravis Pastrana (Wiki)

We hopped on the phone with the fine folks at Katcef Brothers to talk about summer drinks, lacrosse, and the scepter of a fall without college sports! And a head up on a fantastic promotion if the Navy-Notre Dame game is played here on Labor Day weekend! But, we also have some tips to save some money on your beer purchases... go to thegreatestbeers.com and get on their mailing list. And we want to know what you're drinking and what you think about some of the suggestions we've been making --send us an email! Have a listen!

This is a Crabcake from The Maryland Crabs! What is a Crabcake? Well, it's a very short snippet of something you need to know. It might be 5 minutes long..or it might be 20....or longer in this case, because..well...beer! In any event, enjoy your Maryland Crabcake! Today, we continue our monthly series (no set schedule other than monthly) about beer.  We have a huge distributor of beer right here in Annapolis--Katcef Brothers Inc. and they have a ton of experts on hand to de-mystify beer for us.  Now, full disclosure--I like beer! I like beer a lot!  But, I am not a beer snob and a Bud Light will suit me just fine.  The Orange Crush is a Maryland drink. But they have been hard to take out on the boat, or enjoy in the back yard--until now.  This month, Bobby Rohla from Devils Backbone joins us to talk about the distilling end of Devil's Backbone and specifically the Orange Smash--perfect for tossing in the cooler this summer. And like last month, we have some incredible rebates for you!  See below! Please have a listen! ONLINE REBATES WHEN YOU BUY: $12 on 2 12-Pack of any Bud Light Seltzer https://www.mybeerrebate.com/#/AB-2179 $12 on 2 12-Packs of Michelob Ultra https://www.mybeerrebate.com/#/AB-2187 $10 on 2 12-Packs of ANY Stella Artois product https://www.mybeerrebate.com/#/AB-1859 $10 on 2 15 or 18-Packs of Craft Beer* https://www.mybeerrebate.com/#/AB-1898 * Goose Island, Devils Backbone, Golden Road, 10 Barrel Breckenridge, Four Peaks, Elysian, and Blue Point!

The Class of 2020 is ending their high school or college life in a weird time. The job market is questionable. The stock market is questionable. And we are in the midst of a pandemic. Without a doubt, it is a tough time; but also without a doubt, our young adults graduating this year will overcome this and thrive--we're counting on it. And today we have some help. Sarah Ryan is the Head of Community Outreach for SECU (formerly known as the State Employee's Credit Union) and she has perhaps the greatest gift we can give our graduates--some financial thoughts to savings and the future.  We talk about the work SECU is doing in the community and for their members (it's pretty easy to be a member); but she gives some solid suggestions for gifts for today's graduates that will change their financial world! Link: SECU

Last September,  we spoke with Larry Bradshaw who is the CEO of National Lutheran Communities & Services and the man behind the project now known as The Village at Providence Point in Annapolis.  A lot has happened since then and today, we check in with Bradshaw as the project seems to be headed into the final stretch of the approval process. Today we learned that they has submitted their plans to the City of Annapolis after working with the Stop Crystal Springs (opposition group) and the City to address most of the concerns. There are two remaining concerns that are still undecided as it is a decision (guidance) that needs to be provided by the City. If all goes well, Bradshaw thinks that construction might be able to start in the early part of 2022. While on the same property, this is NOT anywhere close to the same project as Crystal Springs. Along with a change of names to The Village at Providence Point, this project has been downsized in the number of residents and in the general footprint of the project.  Have a listen! LINKS: The Village at Providence PointNational Lutheran Communities & Services

This is a Crabcake from The Maryland Crabs! What is a Crabcake? Well, it's a very short snippet of something you need to know. It might be 5 minutes long..or it might be 20....or longer in this case, because..well...beer! In any event, enjoy your Maryland Crabcake! Today, we continue our monthly series (no set schedule other than monthly) about beer.  We have a huge distributor of beer right here in Annapolis--Katcef Brothers Inc. and they have a ton of experts on hand to de-mystify beer for us.  Now, full disclosure--I like beer! I like beer a lot!  But, I am not a beer snob and a Bud Light will suit me just fine.  Memorial Day will be different this year for sure! We had hoped to be back in person this month, but the cards fell in a different direction and we are back on Zoom.  This month we talk about Memorial Day celebrations on your boat or in your backyard with PLENTY of suggestions!  But more than that, we have some links (below) to save you a lot of coin on some Memorial Day beverages. Please have a listen! MAIL IN REBATES WHEN YOU BUY: $7 on a 24 or 30 Pack of Bud Light https://www.mybeerrebate.com/#/AB-2079 $3 on a 12 Pack of Bud Light Seltzer https://www.mybeerrebate.com/#/AB-2079 $10 on 2 6-Packs of Michelob Ultra https://www.mybeerrebate.com/#/promodisplay $10 on 2 15 or 18-Packs of Craft Beer* https://www.mybeerrebate.com/#/AB-1866 * Goose Island, Devil's Backbone, Golden Road, 10 Barrel Breckenridge, Four Peaks, Elysian, and Blue Point!

When you hear the term "cyber security" you immediately think of large companies and governments. But if you own, or are involved with, a small business or organization you need to consider it as well. Ardalyst is cyber defense firm in West Annapolis who works with various government agencies and many small businesses to make sure their business or organization is never crippled by the very technology you depend on to keep you up and running.  Have a listen, you might be surprised where the vulnerabilities lie--I was.

We've been stuck in our houses for the past five years now...or at least it feels like it. As every possible commercial has mentioned in the past few weeks, "we are in uncertain times." We're sick of hearing that. Of course, we're sick of a lot of stuff right now. So how do you fight through the negativity and make the whole situation manageable and, dare we say it....enjoyable? Tim talks with Dr. Tom Muha, founder of the Propel Institute and weekly columnist for the Capital for the past thirty years, about how to change your frame of mind to meet this unprecedented challenge.  Link: The Propel Institute

If you ever told me that we'd do a podcast about the importance of the 2020 Census and somehow it morphed into a discussion about the Rocky Horror Picture Show and Philly Cheesesteaks, I'd have never believed you!  But it happened! Have a listen to the important parts about how critical it is to respond to the 2020 Census!  Senator Mary Washington joins me today on the phone to talk about it.  Link: mycensus2020.gov Phone numbers: 844-330-2020 (English)844-468-2020 (Spanish) And as for the Rocky Horror Picture Show--we need to hold the Senator accountable and make that happen!

This is a Crabcake from The Maryland Crabs! What is a Crabcake? Well, it's a very short snippet of something you need to know. It might be 5 minutes long..or it might be 20....or longer in this case, because..well...beer! In any event, enjoy your Maryland Crabcake! Today, we continue our monthly series (no set schedule other than monthly) about beer.  We have a huge distributor of beer right here in Annapolis--Katcef Brothers Inc. and they have a ton of experts on hand to de-mystify beer for us.  Now, full disclosure--I like beer! I like beer a lot!  But, I am not a beer snob and a Bud Light will suit me just fine.  For two months in a row, we are off the rails, but with good reason! First, there's a pandemic!  Second, this was all recorded from a Zoom call. And third, most all of what we wanted to talk about has been canceled or postponed! So, we punted and talks about coping, about what Budweiser is doing from a corporate level to help out America. And what Katcef Brothers is doing to help out our own community. Let's just say that Betsy Ross has NOTHING on these guys! Please have a listen!

We are all in this together!  As businesses are (for the most part) shuttered, we wanted to catch up with Steve Samaras from Zachary's Jewelers to talk about a video series he has created and to find out how Zachary's is doing during the COVID-19 Pandemic. If there ever was a man who sees the positive in a tough situation it is Steve who was burned out of his store 15 years ago the day after Thanksgiving, survived the recession of 2008 and now the COVID-19 virus. Aside from keeping all of his employees working, to cutting Constance Polamalu (who joined us on the call) loose to develop a new e-commerce business model with virtual appointments, while maintaining the Zachary's model of customer service.  But more importantly, with some time on his hands, Steve and his wife Challie have been visiting their favorite places around town and explaining why there is such love--a One Love for Annapolis. If you are a bit down about this pandemic, have a listen, and be sure to check out the videos on Steve's Facebook Page --the link is below! Videos: https://bit.ly/OneLoveAnnapolis

We are in uncharted waters, folks. Between cable news and social media, there is an avalanche of information, innuendo, and speculation coming in. It's exhausting and scary. So John and Tim decided to practice some social distancing and call a bunch of people to talk about what's going on over Facebook Live. It was a busy one. Go to All Annapolis on Facebook to watch Saturday's broadcast.  We started with Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot to see what the state has been doing up to this point and what is planned next. Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive, was up next to talk about business assistance as well as public safety, followed by Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley who let us know what this this means to our tourism-based business community.  Katie Redmiles of Maryland Hall for the Performing Arts introduced "Pay It Forward to the Arts" to help both businesses affected, as well as our arts community. Monica Alvarado, owner of Bread and Butter Kitchen in Eastport, talked about what they are doing to help the community and their employees during this business shutdown. Heritage Baptist Church, on Forest Drive, has always been front and center when it comes to meeting the needs of the community, and this time is no exception. Pastor Scott Shelton talks about their food pantry and the best way people can contribute. What does this mean for businesses? Jared Littman, owner of K&B True Value and former Ward 5 Alderman, talks about what they are doing to serve the community as an essential business and what he is doing to protect employees. Small business owners are being hit particularly hard. Denise Pearson, owner and proprietor of Paradise Float Spa in Eastport, has shut down completely until this crisis ends. What does this mean to people in her shoes? Jeff Jacobs, owner of the iconic family business, Carrol's Creek, has also shut down restaurant for the duration. Some of his employees have been with him for decades, and wait until what you hear what is doing for them! And finally, we end on a positive note when we chat with Kimario Ballyntine, a server at 49 West, located in Inner West Street. Yes, he's out of work amidst a global pandemic, but he is incredibly upbeat and positive, and his attitude is infectious! In a good way.  Links: Maryland Department of Health - COVID-19 Dashboard Annapolis COVID-19 Workforce Assistance Annapolis COVID-19 Business Resources Annapolis Curbside Restaurant Guide Maryland Hall - Pay it Forward to the ArtsK&B True Value Online ShoppingHertage Baptist Church Food Pantry